<PRE><B>Question 297300</B>
The sum of twice a number and 11 less than the number is the same as the difference between -35 and the number. What is the number.
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I think the equation you want is:
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2x + (x-11) = x - (-35)
2x + x - 11 = x + 35
3x - x = 35 + 11
2x = 46
x = {{{46/2}}}
x = 23
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Check solution
2(23) + (23-11) = 23 - (-35)
46 + 12 = 23 + 35
58 = 58 </PRE>